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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.88, 647.90 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.88, 647.90 and 171.83 is: 257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.88 : 647.90 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.88/647.90 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.88x = 647.90 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.88x = 111,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,330.71/431.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.78

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